I did it! I went out!!!

[NyssaF]

Thanks to the inspiring posts here lately, I decided it was time to take a chance. I held my breath and forced myself out to the van. I drove to a safe spot and put my fake b00bs and wig on (couldn't risk anyone in the neighborhood seeing me). Then I drove around a while. Went through the Starbucks drive-through. I was sooooo nervous! On my drive home, I stopped at a local abandoned park and actually got out of the van! I went for a short walk, enjoying the freedom and fresh air. Then I drove home, taking the wig and falsies off before I got back into the neighborhood.

I want to make sure that I always remember that feeling of freedom, remember that I had the courage to go out dressed. So I took pics! I'm gonna share two here.

Yay for me!!!

[Bree Wagner]

Congratulations Nyssa! That's a huge first step and hopefully you'll get to take more. I'm glad you were able to capture the memories.

-Bree

[Fashionista]

When I saw the first picture of you, I saw someone who was genuinely happy. Keep on rocking! :thumbsup:

[Brenda456]

Sounds like fun!

[GiannaD]

Congratulations Nyssa! I remember the rush of going out in public the first time too! I'm SOOOO happy for you!

[~Joanne~]

The first time you walk out the door is the time you'll always remember :)Glad you got the chance and the nerves to experience it :)

[Dana921]

Congratulations! A big and important step and you obviously were successful!

Dana

[stephNE]

I love your enthusiasm and the pictures! I'll bet that even more and better adventures are in store for you! Steph.

["Mary"]

Very exciting, eh? Congratulations!

[STACY B]

Great ,, An you look so Natural ,,, You lucky Duck ,,, Betcha gonna push it next time ?? Go ahead ,,Its gets way easier !!

[StacyPump]

Congratulations, Nyssa! Did you get the pleasure of a "Thank you, ma'am" at Starbuck's?

[JBPerry]

It's always fun the first time!!! Hope you get more opportunities!!

[YorkshireRose]

Congrats Nyssa! I've not got to that level of bravery yet, well done, you are clearly buzzing!

Charlotte

[Diversity]

Congratulations Nyssa! It's such a great feeling on your first time out. The courage and desire to go out more often will truly be ever present now.
Good luck!
Di

[Leah Lynn]

Congatulations, Nyssa! It's nerve wracking to begin with, but soon, you'll own it. Go, Girl, Go!

[Keri L]

Congrats! I have only been out about 5-6 times in public, but I have been bolder each time. My first time was just a drive around town. Then, a TG meetup at a friendly salon. Then, a TG friendly restaurant followed by a gay bar, where everyone was pretty welcoming. Last time, I even went into Walgreens afterwards to buy something-anything, in fact, just to do it. The clerk said thank you, sweetie, and that made it all worth it!

[Cristine]

One day we will not have to get the courage for the world is awaking that we girls in men's bodies love to look pretty TOO!!!
You go girl!!!!
LOL
Cristine

[kimdl93]

Good for you. Isn't it a great feeling to be out in the real world!?!

[Dusty815]

Congratulations, you are inspiring to those of us in the same position, makes me want to try to do even more than just drive around or get out and pump gas.

Dusty

[Barbara Ella]

Way to go Nyssa. Girl, you now own that courage and it will never leave you. You have taken a step you wanted to, and that is what is important, so build on it and believe you can do what you want.

Barbara

[PretzelGirl]

Yea Nyssa! Now you will never get this out of your head. Keep the smiling coming.

[Melissa73]

congratulations girl!!! aND ITS gets better from here...
melissa

[AmyGaleRT]

Wonderful, Nyssa! I've had a few small trips out the front door, but you make me want to go get dressed, grab my purse, and do it again! :)

May this be the first of many ventures for you!

- Amy

[Beverley Sims]

I did what you did some years ago.
I had the same feelings and similar experiences to you.
Enjoy the ride and savour the moment.
There is nothing like the FIRST time.
You only do that once.

[jennyday]

Good deal, it will start to get easier next time. And yes, there will be a next time, trust me.

[NyssaF]

Thank you for the kind words and support, everyone! Y'all are exactly right: I'm already looking forward to my next time going out! Probably to Starbucks again. (grin) And then to the local gender identity center, I think. Less risky, but still out and about.

[Lynn Marie]

I did that too! Years ago.

[DanielleT]

I think.........there is nothing so fulfilling as to go out in public as a woman. For me, with each passing day, I get bolder and become more of a woman. In my early days, just wearing a bra and panties (under my "guy" things) was a thrill. Today, I have no problem with going out fully dressed as a women. I happen to live in a part of the country that is pretty liberal to start with. I still wish that I could go to work with a skirt on. Several of my female employees know me for what I am and fully accept me. Now that gay and lesbian marriages are becoming more common, maybe, someday, I can be the woman I really am.

[sonna]

you will be out at the mall in no time